Transcript When is Veterans Day?

When is Veterans’ Day?
It is on November 11th .
This year 2014, it will be on a Tuesday.
It is a national holiday.
Who do we honor on
Veterans Day?
We honor all of America's veterans and soldiers.
 Veterans are people who
have served in the armed forces.
 Soldiers are people who
are currently serving
in the armed forces
How many military branches does the
United States have?
 There are five U.S. military branches:
Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marines, and Coast Guard.
 The President of the United States
is the Commander-in-Chief
of the U.S. military.
Which military branch
has the most soldiers?
 The U.S. Army has more
soldiers than the other military
branches. It is also the oldest
branch.
• The Army is responsible for land-based
military operations and includes the
National Guard and the Army Reserve.
Which military branch specializes
in operations at sea?
 The U.S. Navy specializes
in seaborne operations.
• The Navy uses ships, submarines, and planes
to protect waterways like oceans and lakes.
What are the duties of the Marines?
 The Marines conduct
special military operations
that require landing on
foreign soil from bodies of
water.
• Marine operations include land-air power.
What are the duties of the
Air Force?
 The Air Force uses planes and other types of aircraft
(helicopters) in military operations.
What are the duties of
the Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard
 protects the coast of the United
States,
 enforces maritime laws
 conducts search & rescue
operations
 and much more…
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